How to pronounce brassica
Say it like BRAS-ih-kuh. Brassica has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAS).
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- BRAS
- ih
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brassica pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of brassica
American and British speakers say brassica in essentially the same way: /ˈbræsɪkə/ in the US and /ˈbræsɪkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAS-ih-kuh.
What does brassica mean?
- Any of many plants of the genus Brassica, including cabbage, mustard and rapes
Where does brassica come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin brassica.
Questions about saying brassica
How do you pronounce brassica?
Say BRAS-ih-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbræsɪkə/. In British English it is /ˈbræsɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brassica?
Brassica has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAS). Broken into parts: BRAS · ih · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say brassica the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbræsɪkə/ and the British form is /ˈbræsɪkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.